1935 Rudge Tourist 250cc, RARE, barn find, but runs well.

In Barn-Find condition, ut runs well!
1935 Rudge Tourist 250cc
Engine #: T139
Frame #: 54569
Motorcycle manufacturers from 1910 to 1939, udge were renowned for their championing of the four-valves-per-cylinder engine layout, mploying it for the first time on a 250 in 1932. The Rudge 250 was unusual for its day in having coil rather than magneto ignition, hough the latter became optional later. A two-valve Tourist 250 joined the range for 1935; becoming the Rapid the following year when the model adopted the marque's characteristic coupled brakes. With the deletion of the four-valver, he Rapid became the sole 250 (a Sports version with high-level exhaust was added for 1938) and the only Rudge to retain the left-side gear pedal to the end.
The bike offered here has been languishing in a shed since 1978 when the owner purchased it from Brian Slark of the Barber Museum and formerly Norton Villiers, ho presumably brought it here from the UK.
The machine is a pretty rare bike even in the UK, o this is a great opportunity to acquire a more or less complete example of a rare, ne-year model and know that it is likely to be the only one at any concours or rally. Ride it as is for the preservation award, r restore it to its former glory. Sold on a Bill of Sale

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